Minor
Riverbank Erosion
Ongoing
1 sources
2 entities
Embankment collapse in Ilisha, Bhola causing launch terminal closure
On July 14, 2026, a 30-meter section of the CC block embankment in Ilisha, Bhola, collapsed due to strong currents in the Meghna River. This event has forced the closure of the Ilisha-Dhaka launch terminal, displaced local businesses, and put over 100,000 residents in East Ilisha, West Ilisha, and Rajapur unions at risk of flooding.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 06:00 amIlisha, Bhola Sadar, Bhola
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Tidal Flood
Trigger / cause
Strong river current during high tide (Amabashya impact)
Involved entities
2 RecordsCC block embankment
Infrastructure
Embankment
Ilisha-Dhaka Launch Terminal
Facility
Other
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